The Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is a rear wheel drive road car, with its engine located in the front, and a 2 door convertible/cabriolet bodyshell.
It's powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 5.7 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, a 90 degree V 8 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 240 bhp (243 PS/179 kW) of power at 4000 rpm, and maximum torque of 454 N·m (335 lb·ft/46.3 kgm) at 3200 rpm.
The engine transfers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual 'box.
Claimed kerb weight is 1515 kg.
Top stated speed is 254 km/h (158 mph).
Full specs
Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
4483 mm
Weight
1515 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
5.7 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
243 PS / 240 bhp / 179 kW @ 4000 rpm
Torque
454 Nm / 335 ft.lb / 46.3 kgm @ 3200 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 6 s
Top speed
254 km/h / 158 mph
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